Asbestos Information and Research Guide from the Mass DEP: Common Inquiries: Questions About the Disposal of Asbestos

Read the asbestos information and research guide from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (Mass DEP). The guide includes common inquiries about the disposal of asbestos products.

11. What special handling is required for disposal of Asbestos?
Before asbestos can be disposed of, it must be wetted and sealed in leak-tight, properly labeled containers (i.e. sealed in drums or "double-bagged" by placing the asbestos in a plastic bag (6 mil) which is then placed in another plastic bag (6 mil).

Contaminated clothing and equipment must also be handled this way. Each bag or container must be individually labeled with all information required by regulation.

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